Category: Local Legislation

Signs, signs, everywhere are signs

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Councilmen Erik Bottcher and Julie Menin decided to hold a presser this week on their bill, INT 1016-2024:

From the bill text:

Every dealer in firearms and dealer in rifles and shotguns shall, in the place where rifles, shotguns, or firearms are displayed or where rifles, shotguns, or firearms are transferred to a purchaser, conspicuously post:

1. A notice stating: “A firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, homicide, death during domestic disputes, and unintentional deaths to children, household members, and others. If you or a loved one is experiencing distress or depression, call the Mobile Crisis Team at 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or the National Suicide Hotline at 988.” Such notice shall be at least 8 inches by 11 inches and printed in no less than 36-point font, and shall be unobstructed in its entirety … Any person who violates subdivision b of this section shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 …

Here’s a video of him bloviating about it:

Both these morons are too arrogant and stupid to accept that the main reason people buy guns is because they are dangerous. This will do nothing to discourage people from exercising their civil rights.

Everytown lobbying update

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Everytown’s New York representative reports lobbying the majority conferences in the state legislature plus Jason Fuhrman from the Attorney General’s office on the following bills:

  • A-199/S-399, Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol.
  • A-1962B/S-3385, Enacts “Francesco’s law” which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun. Companion bill not in sync.
  • A-2084/S-1289, Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the Gun Violence Advisory Council.

In addition, they report lobbying NYC Councilman David Carr on unspecified, “Issues related to public safety.” Carr currently co-sponsors Int 1008-2024, Eliminating the $340 fee for a license or permit to carry or possess a pistol or revolver in the City.

Councilwoman Ung unhappy with CDC cuts

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Councilwoman Sandra Ung has introduced Res 892-2025 whining about “cuts to vital federal agencies.”

Included in the bill:

… Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) is predicted to lose 2,400 jobs or 20% of its staff in the coming months; and

Whereas, The CDC staff who have already been terminated include individuals who worked on programs to prevent drowning and gun violence, improve worker safety and test for sexually transmitted diseases; and …

I’m sure President Trump will get right on this.

Babylon prohibits gun sales

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The Village of Babylon passed a local ordinance at their last Board of Trustees meeting prohibiting the sale of firearms and ammunition within the Village.

Two new resolutions introduced to City Council

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Councilwoman Crystal Hudson has introduced two new virtue signalling resolutions to the Clown Council:

  • RES 681-2024 calls on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S-9904, in relation to defining the term mass shooting for purposes of emergency response measures and access to emergency funding.
  • RES 682-2024 calls on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S-9905, in relation to establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the Gun Violence Advisory Council.

These garbage bills exist primarily to help divert state monies to the cronies of electeds. They are both sponsored by Senator Zellnor Myrie who just so happens wants to run for Mayor next year. I will make an educated guess and say that Hudson’s main motivation is to use these resolutions to help aid Myrie’s mayoral campaign.

Westchester fees go to $175

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Effective January 3, the cost to recertify Westchester Co. pistol licenses will increase to $175/5 years.

The next scheduled meeting of the County Board of Legislators is Monday, December 9 @ 10:00am. This is not on the agenda, but residents who attend can sign up to briefly address the Board.

Lawyers interested in discussing possible legal action as well as media outlets looking for comment can contact WCFOA at 914-747-5001.

Newsbits

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Monday’s Newsbits:

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Proposed North Collins shooting range ordinance

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The Town of North Collins has proposed a local law regulating shooting ranges.

Here is a copy of the bill.

RES 600-2024

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Another gun control resolution was just introduced to the City Council by Councilwoman Julie Menin.

RES 600-2024, Calls on Congress to pass and the President to sign a law to set minimum age to buy all firearms from licensed dealers or private individuals at 21.

Update on proposed Westchester fees

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From WCFOA:

SUBJECT: Westchester BOL meeting of September 30, 2024

Dozens of gun owners took the time to attend the September 30, 2024 Westchester County Board of Legislators meeting, regarding the proposed clearly excessive fee increases for pistol licenses and services.

Many valid and constructive suggestions and comments were made by those in attendance. Many more were waiting to comment on the County’s WebEx electronic platform, but unfortunately it was not operating.

In view of the turnout and comments, the Board delayed any vote on the proposal and held it over to the Monday, October 7, 2024 meeting. At that time we hope that the proposal will be re-committed to the Legislation Committee for revision, and that gun owners will have input on any decisions.

Thanks to all who took the time to attend, and also those who tried to attend electronically, to affect the outcome of this proposal. Hopefully we will achieve a more fair and reasonable outcome for Westchester’s gun owners.

We will advise on the progress of the issue.

Here is a video of yesterday’s meeting. Jump to the 43 minute mark.